Thanks to Spokane voters for 2 decades of better buses. This campaign won in face of the largest anti-transit campaign in a primary in state history.

Transportation Choices Coalition@transpochoices.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Yes for Buses campaign in Spokane has officially declared victory! Despite an opposition campaign that raised more than $288,000 from a few wealthy donors, voters renewed a sales tax to keep STA's buses and paratransit running for working people, students, seniors, and people with disabilities

Spokane Rising@spokanerising.com · 2w ago

We are extraordinarily grateful for @transpochoices.bsky.social’s work on the Yes for Buses campaign. Spokane Transit now has stable ongoing funding for the next 20 years, unlocking: 🚏 added frequency and amenities, 🚌 another new BRT line, 🎫 new fare programs, and 🛞 investments in operators.

Can anyone identify a local transit ballot measure that passed in spite of the opposition campaign spending significantly more $$ than the support campaign? I mean, other than Spokane Transit in 2026. @apta-info.bsky.social @humantransit.bsky.social @alonlevy.bsky.social

The "No" campaign financed by Larry Stone and Gerry Dicker was the third largest anti-transit election campaign in state history. On a opposition campaign dollar per NO vote: ST2: $0.28 ST3: $1.11 Yes for Buses is trending over $5 per NO vote...

We're so excited to be joined by acclaimed author and activist, @nondriver.bsky.social, next week to discuss the experiences of nondrivers. Please join us at The Hive on July 14th from 6:30-7:30 PM!

A. Zivarts@nondriver.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Transit is Freedom! If you live in the Spokane region, come join me, @spokanereimagined.org and @transpochoices.bsky.social for an event July 14 where I lead a discussion about how reliable, frequent and accessible transit shapes the lives of nondrivers. RSVP bit.ly/transitfreedom

Transit is Freedom! If you live in the Spokane region, come join me, @spokanereimagined.org and @transpochoices.bsky.social for an event July 14 where I lead a discussion about how reliable, frequent and accessible transit shapes the lives of nondrivers. RSVP bit.ly/transitfreedom

Fix this accountability loophole with one neat trick (members of the transit-riding public as voting members).

RANGE Media@rangemedia.co · 4mo ago

Zappone doesn't like the perception that businesses can call for a private meeting with STA and then get a sunset added. Haley said the type of board that STA is "is a difficult board to change ... no one person can make an impact on this board."

Really amazing how resistant some transit boards are to adding rider reps. You will get direct input from the most important stakeholders (lord forgive me for using that term) who know best what works for riders on important decisions. But you don’t want that? Suss AF

The politicians on the STA Board are considering delaying a sales tax reauthorization to (ugh) create space for a jail ballot measure. Please use this tool to send them a note urging them to move forward with reauthorization today. Only takes 30 seconds!

Spokane Reimagined@spokanereimagined.org · 4mo ago

Tell Spokane Transit's Board "Don't Delay the STA Reauthorization Vote!" actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...

Tell Spokane Transit's Board "Don't Delay the STA Reauthorization Vote!" actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...

Don't Delay the STA Reauthorization Vote

Even after receiving hundreds of emails and in-person testimony from over a dozen individuals at their March meeting, the Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors is still not committed to present...

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Just always so impressed by @spokanereimagined.org 's work. Sounds like their #WeekWithoutDriving bus stop bench build has prompted STA to not just do a shelter or nothing at bus stops but to add benches more often. Among other things.

Check out our new merch! www.bonfire.com/store/spokan...

STA is at risk of losing 25% of its operational funding in 2028 if voters don't renew a portion of local sales tax. Please take a moment to send a message to Spokane Transit Authority's Board of Directors to express your support for maintained transit operations. actionnetwork.org/letters/spok...

Spokane County Deserves More Transit

Spokane Transit Authority's operations are primarily funded via voter approved sales taxes, with only 5% of operating revenues coming from fares. 25% of STA's operating revenues are set to expire in 2...

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In just seven days this month, seven New Yorkers were killed in traffic crashes. One death a day should be unacceptable. Slower speeds save lives.

#Spokane made it to the Elite 8 in the Strong Town competition. Vote link here.

RANGE Media@rangemedia.co · 5mo ago

And unrelated to CIVICS, Spokane moved on to the next round of the Strongest Town competition. You can vote to advance it to the next round at

And unrelated to CIVICS, Spokane moved on to the next round of the Strongest Town competition. You can vote to advance it to the next round at

Home Round 2

Developing a safe, inviting, financially resilient town is hard work. The Strongest Town Contest recognizes the work being done.

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STA is at risk of losing 25% of its operational funding in 2028 if voters don't renew a portion of local sales tax. Please take a moment to send a message to Spokane Transit Authority's Board of Directors to express your support for maintained transit operations. actionnetwork.org/letters/spok...

Spokane County Deserves More Transit

Spokane Transit Authority's operations are primarily funded via voter approved sales taxes, with only 5% of operating revenues coming from fares. 25% of STA's operating revenues are set to expire in 2...

actionnetwork.org

www.krem.com/article/news...

Spokane competes for title of "Strongest Town" -- and you can help the city win

Spokane is going head to head with 15 other North American cities in the 10th Annual Strongest Town Contest.

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The state legislature is set to require drivers who get out of traffic camera citations by swearing under oath that they weren't driving their vehicle at the time to: Present the police report stating that the car was stolen, proof of vehicle sale, or testify who actually was driving the vehicle.

Spokane Transit quietly served over 15,200 passenger boardings on Sunday, March 1, the first time ever surpassing 15k passengers for STA on a non-Bloomsday Sunday. Overall, Sunday ridership is running 33% higher than pre-COVID levels, representing the highest growth rate among service days.

Vote for #Spokane!

Spokane Reimagined@spokanereimagined.org · 6mo ago

We're in! Spokane Reimagined entered @spokanecity.org in the Strongest Town competition organized by the national urbanist nonprofit @strongtowns.org. Towns move through a March Madness-style bracket, with public votes dictating who moves ahead. Voting begins TODAY! www.strongesttown.com

Everybody works but the vacant lot.

www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2026/03/spok...

Spokane nominated for Strongest Town competition

Spokane is a Strong Town (or city?), we all know that but now the nation has a chance to take note as well as Spokane is one of 16 cities ...

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I never imagined growing up in Idaho that one day I could bike to work! In Spokane, I can, and even in the last year I’ve watched new infrastructure on my route get put in to make it safer :)

Spokane Reimagined@spokanereimagined.org · 6mo ago

We're in! Spokane Reimagined entered @spokanecity.org in the Strongest Town competition organized by the national urbanist nonprofit @strongtowns.org. Towns move through a March Madness-style bracket, with public votes dictating who moves ahead. Voting begins TODAY! www.strongesttown.com

We're in! Spokane Reimagined entered @spokanecity.org in the Strongest Town competition organized by the national urbanist nonprofit @strongtowns.org. Towns move through a March Madness-style bracket, with public votes dictating who moves ahead. Voting begins TODAY! www.strongesttown.com

Strongest Town Contest 2026

Developing a safe, inviting, financially resilient town is hard work. It’s time to recognize the work being done. Nominate your town for the 2026 Strongest Town Contest.

strongesttown.com

I love the community @spokanereimagined.org is building in our region!

Spokane Reimagined@spokanereimagined.org · 6mo ago

Spokane Reimagined's work during last year's Week Without Driving was featured prominently on both the Washington and National Impact Reports published by Nondrivers Alliance and America Walks. nondrivers.org/2026/02/25/w... weekwithoutdriving.org/week-without...

We're so proud of the lasting contribution we've made on our city and we hope to expand those efforts significantly in the years ahead!

Spokane Reimagined@spokanereimagined.org · 6mo ago

Spokane Reimagined's work during last year's Week Without Driving was featured prominently on both the Washington and National Impact Reports published by Nondrivers Alliance and America Walks. nondrivers.org/2026/02/25/w... weekwithoutdriving.org/week-without...

Spokane Reimagined's work during last year's Week Without Driving was featured prominently on both the Washington and National Impact Reports published by Nondrivers Alliance and America Walks. nondrivers.org/2026/02/25/w... weekwithoutdriving.org/week-without...

Another amazing sunset tonight.

Karl Otterstrom@pedestrianman.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Spokane is Downtown. Just left the Downtown Spokane Partnership meeting and captured this view before hopping on my bus to go home. I love this city!

A successful shared street invites pedestrians into the roadway but provides a generous comfort zone along the edges.